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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was improperly filed from a non-final interlocutory order. The Board also denied the petition for removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board admonished defense counsel for miscaptioning the petition and misapplying Labor Code section 5313. Sanctions may be considered by the Workers' Compensation Judge for frivolous arguments.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was improperly filed from a non-final interlocutory order. The Board also denied the petition for removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board admonished defense counsel for miscaptioning the petition and misapplying Labor Code section 5313. Sanctions may be considered by the Workers' Compensation Judge for frivolous arguments.
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